NY A04997

Removes the "sex offender requiring strict and intensive supervision" classification, making "dangerous sex offender requiring confinement" the only civil management option for sex offenders with mental abnormalities.

Eliminates section 10.11 of the mental hygiene law, which previously governed the regimen of strict and intensive supervision and treatment for sex offenders not deemed dangerous enough for confinement.

Modifies court procedures so judges can only find respondents either dangerous and requiring confinement in a secure treatment facility or no longer suffering from a mental abnormality warranting civil management.

Removes language allowing courts to impose strict and intensive outpatient supervision as an alternative to civil commitment for sex offenders with mental abnormalities.

Takes effect 30 days after becoming law.